Gestational Diabetes & Pregnancy Nutrition
Constipation is one of the most common GI complaints during pregnancy. Fortunately, it is also one of the easiest to treat!
Causes of Constipation During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time when our bodies undergo rapid change to pretty much every major system. Here are a few key reasons why you might be experiencing constipation now, …
During a pregnancy is o
ne of the few times when the “moderation is key” dietary advice does NOT apply. There are some foods that should be completely avoided and some that should be limited during pregnancy.
Foods to AVOID During Pregnancy
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If you’ve read anything at all on nutrition during pregnancy, you probably know that folic acid and pregnancy go hand in hand. Folate (or folic acid) is actually one of the B vitamins, B9 to be exact. Folate is the form of the vitamin found naturally in foods, whereas folic acid is found in supplements. A lack of folate/folic acid during pregnancy (approximately 3-4 weeks after conception) has been associated with birth defects and neural tube defects, such as spina bifida. Unfortunately, neural tube defects can occur even before a woman realizes that she’s pregnant. …
